Prepare against Boris Tsynman
United States · World #28,508 classical · FIDE ID 24282073
When preparing against Boris Tsynman, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Boris Tsynman, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Tsynman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Tsynman before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,995 | 2,108 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Tsynman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Tsynman's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tsynman usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tsynman usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Tsynman usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tsynman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsynman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Boris Tsynman's chess games
All 34 games by Boris Tsynman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,270 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | C58 |
| Nov 2018 | Boris Furman | 2,206 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | E61 |
| Nov 2018 | Lars Grahn | 1,999 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B04 |
| Nov 2019 | Per Green | 1,958 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B22 |
| Nov 2019 | Andreja Stojkovic | 1,951 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,132 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,005 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 17th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,816 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Tsynman's chess games?
34 games by Boris Tsynman, from Jul 2016 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Boris Tsynman has played.
What does Boris Tsynman play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Boris Tsynman opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Tsynman answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Tsynman play as White?
As White, Boris Tsynman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Tsynman play as Black?
As Black, Boris Tsynman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Boris Tsynman's FIDE rating?
Boris Tsynman is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Boris Tsynman played?
Our database contains 34 games by Boris Tsynman, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Tsynman?
34 games by Boris Tsynman reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.